Lin Shaye Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Husband, Son, Movies, Career, Instagram, TV Shows

Lin Shaye is a veteran American actress and scream queen renowned for her extensive work in horror films, particularly as the beloved paranormal investigator Elise Rainier in the Insidious franchise.

With a career spanning over five decades, she has also delivered memorable comedic performances in films by the Farrelly brothers and appeared in numerous cult classics.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Linda Shaye
• Stage Name: Lin Shaye
• Born: October 12, 1943
• Age: 82 years old
• Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: Max Mendel Shaye and Dorothy Shaye
• Siblings: Robert Shaye (brother)
• Spouse: Marshall Rubinoff
• Children: Lee J. Landey
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Lin Shaye was born on October 12, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Max Mendel Shaye, a painter and supermarket owner, and Dorothy Shaye, a homemaker. She is the younger sister of film executive Robert Shaye, founder of New Line Cinema. Raised in a Jewish family with roots in Russia and Romania, she attended the University of Michigan where she studied acting before moving to New York to pursue her career on stage and screen.

Career

Lin Shaye began her acting career in the mid-1970s with small roles in films like Hester Street. She gained wider recognition in the 1980s and 1990s with appearances in horror films such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Critters, and comedies including Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, and There’s Something About Mary. She became a horror icon portraying Elise Rainier in the Insidious series starting in 2010, reprising the role in multiple sequels. Known for her versatility, she has appeared in over 100 films and continues to work actively in both horror and independent cinema while maintaining a strong fan following.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @linshaye (fan/official pages)

Personal Life

Lin Shaye, 82 years old, is currently single. She was first married to Marshall Rubinoff until his death in 1968 and later to actor Clayton Landey from 1988 to 2003. She has one son Lee J. Landey from her second marriage. She keeps a relatively private personal life while remaining active in the entertainment industry. Her height is 160 cm (5’3″).

Net Worth

Lin Shaye‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. She earns income primarily through acting roles in film and television, residuals from long-running franchises like Insidious, voice work, and other entertainment ventures.

Filmography

• Insidious series (2010–present) – Elise Rainier
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
• Dumb and Dumber (1994)
• There’s Something About Mary (1998)
• Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)
• The Grudge (2020)